Pope Benedict XVI (1927–2022)
Author of Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration
About the Author
Joseph Ratzinger was born on April 16, 1927 in Marktl am Inn in the state of Bavaria, Germany. Ratzinger entered the minor seminary in Traunstein, in 1939 and in 1943 along with the rest of his seminary class he was drafted into the Flak [anti-aircraft corps]. In 1944 he was released from the Flak show more and returned home only to be drafted into labor detail under the infamous Austrian Legion. In the spring of 1945 Ratzinger deserted the army and headed home but when the Americans arrive at his village shortly thereafter, he was identified as a German soldier and incarcerated in a POW camp for a brief time. Following his release he re-entered the seminary. In 1951 Joseph was ordained into the priesthood and began lectures as a full professor of fundamental theology at the University of Bonn. From 1962-65 Ratzinger was present during all four sessions of the Second Vatican Council as a peritus, or chief theological advisor to Cardinal Joseph Frings of Cologne, Germany. . In 1977 Joseph Ratzinger was appointed Archbishop of Munich and Freising and on June 27 elevated to Cardinal of Munich by Pope Paul VI. In 1981 Ratzinger accepted Pope John Paul II's invitation to take over as Prefect for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and in 1986 he was appointed head of a 12-member commission responsible for drafting the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Cardinal Ratzinger was elected vice dean of the College of Cardinals in 1988. In 2002 Pope John Paul II, approved his election as dean of the College of Cardinals. On April 8, 2005, Cardinal Ratzinger presided over the funeral of Pope John Paul II. On April 19, 2005, Cardinal Ratzinger was elected Bishop of Rome on the fourth ballot of the conclave and took the name Benedict XVI. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Series
Works by Pope Benedict XVI
Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week: From the Entrance Into Jerusalem To The Resurrection (2011) 1,068 copies
Salt of the Earth: The Church at the End of the Millennium: An Interview With Peter Seewald (1996) 589 copies
In the Beginning...: A Catholic Understanding of the Story of Creation and the Fall (Resourcement) (1986) 560 copies
From the Depths of Our Hearts: Priesthood, Celibacy and the Crisis of the Catholic Church (2020) 121 copies
Friendship with Jesus: Pope Benedict XVI Talks to Children on Their First Holy Communion (2010) 57 copies
The Spirit of the Liturgy: With the Spirit of the Liturgy by Father Romano Guardini (2018) 55 copies
A Turning Point for Europe? The Church in the Modern World - Assessment and Forecast (1994) 51 copies
Pope Benedict in America: The Full Texts of Papal Talks Given During His Apostolic Visit to the United States (2008) 38 copies
Biblical Interpretation in Crisis: The Ratzinger Conference on Bible and Church (Encounter Series) (1989) — Contributor — 38 copies
The Priest, A Bridge to God: Inspiration and Encouragement for Priests and Seminarians (2012) 30 copies
The Ten Commandments for the Environment: Pope Benedict XVI Speaks Out for Creation and Justice (2009) 29 copies
The Catholic Priest as Moral Teacher and Guide: Proceedings of a Symposium Held at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary,… (1990) 28 copies
Joseph Ratzinger in Communio: Vol. 1, The Unity of the Church (Ressourcement: Retrieval and Renewal in Catholic… (2010) 26 copies
Joseph Ratzinger in Communio, Vol. 2: Anthropology and Culture (Ressourcement: Retrieval and Renewal in Catholic… (2013) 20 copies
Summorum Pontificum: Motu Proprio on the Use of the Roman Liturgy Prior to the Reform of 1970 (2007) 19 copies
Meeting Saint Paul With the Pope: Wednesday Audiences During the Pauline Jubilee Year (2009) 16 copies
Obras completas de Joseph Ratzinger. XII: Predicadores de la Palabra y servidores de vuestra alegría. : Teología y… (2010) 10 copies
Dear Young People: Homilies and Addresses of Pope Benedict XVI for World Youth Day, 2008 (2008) 9 copies
Africae Munus: On the Church in Africa in Service to Reconciliation, Justice and Peace (2011) 8 copies
Chi prega si salva 8 copies
The Pardon of Assisi 7 copies
Obras completas de Joseph Ratzinger. VII/1: Sobre la enseñanza del Concilio Vaticano II: Formulación, transmisión,… (2013) 7 copies
A kölni Ifjúsági Világtalálkozó. XVI. Benedek pápa beszédei Külnben, a XX. Ifjúsági Világnap alkalmából (2005) 7 copies
De la mano de Cristo: homilías sobre la Virgen y algunos santos (Religión) (Spanish Edition) (1997) 6 copies
Obras completas de Joseph Ratzinger. II: Comprensión de la revelación y teología de la historia de San Buenaventura… (2013) 6 copies
Benedict XVI and Blessed John Henry Newman: The State Visit - September 2010 - The Official Record (2010) 6 copies
Via crucis al colosseo: meditazioni e preghiere del cardinale Joseph Ratzinger: venerdi Santo 2005 (2005) 6 copies
Un avvenimento di vita, cioè una storia: itinerario di quindici anni concepiti e vissuti — Preface — 5 copies
Obras Completas I: Pueblo y casa de Dios en la doctrina de san Agustín sobre la Iglesia. (2014) 4 copies
Various 4 copies
Theological Burning Points 3 copies
El camino pascual: Ejercicios espirituales dados en el Vaticano en presencia de S.S. Juan Pablo II (Popular) (Spanish… (1990) 3 copies
Gesammelte Schriften Bd. 8 Teilbd. 1 [...] : Schriften zur Ekklesiologie und Ökumene [...] (2010) 3 copies
Sermon in a Sentence: A Treasury of Quotations on the Spiritual Life From Pope Benedict XVI (2023) 3 copies
De toekomst van het geloof 3 copies
Christ Our Hope 3 copies
San Paolo: l'apostolo delle genti 3 copies
Lettera per l'indizione di un anno sacerdotale in occasione del 150. anniversario del dies natalis del santo… (2009) 3 copies
n. 1-3 del 1983, Gennaio - Settembre: rivista semestrale di cultura mariana e di formazione kolbiana — Author — 3 copies
Eine menschlichere Welt für alle: Die Rede vor der UNO: Die Rede vor der UNO. Vollständige zweisprachige… (2008) 3 copies
IL SALE DELLA TERRA 3 copies
Bibelausgaben, Herder, Freiburg : Die Benedikt Bibel; Die Bibel, Die Heilige Schrift des Alten und Neuen Bundes (2007) 3 copies
"Courage! Get on your feet, Continent of Africa" (Homily of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI and Message of the Bishops… (2009) 2 copies
Il problema della transustanziazione e del significato dell'Eucaristia — Author — 2 copies
Los amigos de Jesús : fragmentos de las audiencias generales del Santo Padre dedicadas a los Doce Apóstoles y a San… (2010) 2 copies
Il vangelo della famiglia e della vita : interventi del Santo Padre Benedetto 16. nei primi due anni del suo… (2007) 2 copies
O Novo povo de Deus 2 copies
Insegnare e imparare. L'amore di Dio. Raccolta di omelie di Joseph Ratzinger/Benedetto XVI in occasione del 65mo… (2016) 2 copies
La famiglia, il lavoro e la festa: discorsi e omelie del santo padre in occasione della visita pastorale… (2012) 2 copies
Sacramentum caritastis 2 copies
L'ACTUALITAT DE SER CRISTIÀ 2 copies
Ges di Nazaret II 2 copies
The Lord 2 copies
Enseñar y aprender el amor de Dios : con ocasión del 65 aniversario de la ordenación sacerdotal del Papa emérito (2016) 2 copies
Naturaleza y misión de la teología: Ensayos sobre su situación en la discusión contemporánea (2009) 2 copies
Ges di Nazaret - Infanzia 2 copies
5 minuti con Dio n. 12 2 copies
A los mayores — Author — 2 copies
Posynodalna adhortacja apostolska Sacramentum caritatis Ojca Świętego Benedykta XVI do biskupów, do… (2007) 2 copies
Teologia della liberazione — Foreword — 2 copies
Gott, rette die Vernunft!: Die Regensburger Vorlesung des Papstes in der philosophischen Diskussion (2008) 2 copies
Gaudi - Inspired Architect for God: Pilgrim to Santiago De Compostela Dedicating the Basilica of the Sagrada Famailia (2011) 2 copies
El Sacramento del Amor 2 copies
Alma Mater: Music from the Vatican 2 copies
On Rupert of Deutz 2 copies
Die Offenbarung des Johannes : (k)ein Buch mit sieben Siegeln ; Erkenntnisse, Gedanken, Impulse 2 copies
L'actualitat de ser cristiá 2 copies
Festschrift der Gesellschaft zur Fèorderung èoffentlicher Verantwortung e.V. fèur den heiligen Vater Papst Benedikt… (2007) 2 copies
The Church Today 2 copies
Disciples et missonnaires de Jésus-Christ pour que nos peuples aient la vie en lui : Aparecida Cinquième conférence… (2008) 2 copies
Messaggio per la Quaresima 2013 2 copies
San Pablo, el apóstol de las gentes: El Año Paulino (Encíclicas-documentos) (Spanish Edition) (2008) 2 copies
Enseñanzas del Papa en la JMJ 2011 Madrid: Todas las intervenciones y el Vía Crucis (MAGISTERIO DE LA IGLESIA.… (2011) 2 copies
Il perdono di Assisi 2 copies
Posynodálna apoštolská exhortácia Verbum domini : O Božom slove v živote a poslaní Cirkvi (2011) 1 copy
Autorità è servire gli altri 1 copy
Informe sobre la fe 1 copy
Paraules i homilies visita apostòlica de Benet XVI a Santiago i Barcelona (novembre de 2010) (2010) 1 copy
Bento XVI em Portugal 1 copy
Die Psalmen ausgelegt von Papst Johannes Paul II. und Papst Benedikt XVI: Das Abendgebet der Kirche (2006) — Author — 1 copy
Benoît XVI en terre sainte: Pèlerinage en Jordanie, Israël et Palestine, 9-15 Mai 2009 (2009) 1 copy
Famiglia umana comunità di pace: messaggio di Sua Santità Benedetto 16. per la celebrazione della giornata mondiale… (2007) 1 copy
La mia vita: autobiografia 1 copy
Benedetto 16.: ℗±Un semplice e umile lavoratore nella vigna del Signore℗: appunti autobiografici (2005) 1 copy
Upptakt : början av Petrustjänsten : predikningar och tal april - augusti 2005 och under… (2006) 1 copy
Mass of Thanksgiving Celebrating Venerable Servant of God, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (pamphlet) 1 copy
Portadors de llum en la història: Semblances hagiogràfiques compilades per Bernabé Dalmau: 157… (2021) 1 copy
Aprender a acreditar 1 copy
Benedictus in de Nederlanden 1 copy
Konzil 1 copy
Christmas Novena with Benedict XVI: Prepare for Christmas with the Pope (Prayer and Devotion) (2009) 1 copy
Le nouveau peuple de Dieu. 1 copy
Al servicio del evangelio 1 copy
Crises of Law 1 copy
Joseph Ratzinger in Communio 1 copy
Fathers 1 copy
Presentation of the Apostolic Letter in the Form of Motu Proprio "Misericordia Dei;" An Intervention 1 copy
Eucharystia: Bóg blisko nas 1 copy
Jesus of Nazareth [11 CDs] 1 copy
Deseo de Dios 1 copy
Benoit XVI en France — Author — 1 copy
Homélies 1 copy
Rosarium B. Mariae Virginis 1 copy
Służyć prawdzie 1 copy
The Fathers Volume II 1 copy
Parole di Benedetto : la visione della Chiesa e del mondo negli interventi di Joseph Ratzinger 1 copy
Il Concilio vaticano 2. quarant'anni dopo: discorso di Sua santità Benedetto 16. ai cardinali, agli arcivescovi, ai… (2006) 1 copy
"Benoît XVI en Afrique ; voyage apostolique au Cameroun et en Angola, 17-23 mars 2009" (2009) 1 copy
Sermons by Pope Benedict XVI 1 copy
Wege zur Wahrheit: Die bleibende Bedeutung von Romano Guardini (Schriften der Katholischen Akademie in Bayern) (German… (1985) 1 copy
Truth and Freedom 1 copy
The Great Silence [DVD] 1 copy
Volgeranno lo sguardo a colui che hanno trafitto. Messaggio del Santo Padre Benedetto XVI per la Quaresima 2007 (2007) 1 copy
Ser cristiano 1 copy
Lumen Caritatis 1 copy
A Beleza De Ser Cristão 1 copy
Pensamentos Sobre a Fe 1 copy
Pensamentos para os Jovens 1 copy
Chemins vers le silence intérieur avec les saints dominicains et franciscains : Catéchèses du pape… (2018) 1 copy
Radicati e fondati in Cristo saldi nella fede. Messaggio del santo padre per la XXVI Giornata mondiale della… (2010) 1 copy
Una speranza solida e affidabile in tempi di crisi. Il messaggio del papa per la XXIV Giornata Mondiale della Gioventù (2009) 1 copy
democracia na igreja 1 copy
Gesammelte Schriften Bd. 8 Teilbd. 2 [...] : Schriften zur Ekklesiologie und Ökumene [...] (2010) 1 copy
Grandes maestros de la Iglesia de los primeros siglos catequesis de Benedicto XVI, de San Clemente Romano a San… (2009) 1 copy
Sobre el fundamento de los apóstoles catequesis del papa Benedicto XVI sobre la experiencia y misión de… (2007) 1 copy
Evangelium, Katechese, Katechismus : Streiflichter auf den Katechismus der katholischen Kirche (1995) 1 copy
codex iuris canonici 1 copy
El Año litúrgico predicado por Benedicto XVI. Ciclo C (OBRAS LITÚRGICAS) (Spanish Edition) (2015) 1 copy
La mia vita. Autobiografia 1 copy
Discursos de Benedicto XVI con motivo del año sacerdotal retiros espirituales para sacerdotes 2010-2011 (2010) 1 copy
Jesùs de Nazaret II 1 copy
En Esperanza Fuimos Salvados 1 copy
Innføring i kristendommen 1 copy
Jego mocna ręka trzyma moją 1 copy
Wiara i przyszłość 1 copy
Kalt til fellesskap 1 copy
A keresztény hit 1 copy
Gesu Di Nazaret 1 copy
Fedre og Lærere 1 copy
The Complete Encylicals 1 copy
Worte der Weisung die Regeln des heiligen Benedikt als Einführung ins geistliche Leben (1999) 1 copy
Frelst i håpet 1 copy
Das Gebet Jesu 1 copy
Gud är kärkeken 1 copy
Das Gebet im Neuen Testament 1 copy
Der Mensch als Beter 1 copy
Encuentro del Santo Padre Benedicto XVI con el clero de Roma por el inicio de la Cuaresma : mensaje válido para los… (2012) 1 copy
El Misterio del Hijo de Dios 1 copy
Teologia de la libertacion 1 copy
Il Dio della fede e il Dio dei filosofi: Nuova Edizione con Postfazione di Massimo Epis (2013) 1 copy
Permanecer en el amor: Una visión teológica del matrimonio y la familia (ESTUDIOS Y ENSAYOS) (Spanish… (2015) 1 copy
Miremos al traspasado 1 copy
Сущность и задачи богословия 1 copy
Gesù di Nazareth all'università. Il libro di Joseph Ratzinger-Benedetto XVI letto e commentato negli atenei italiani (2012) 1 copy
Commenti ai vangeli 1 copy
Via Crucis con Benedetto XVI 1 copy
Con Dio non sei mai solo 1 copy
100 OMELIE 1 copy
Ebrei, fratelli maggiori: la necessità del dialogo fra cattolicesimo ed ebraismo nei discorsi di Papa Wojtyla e di… (2007) — Author — 1 copy
Trwajcie mocni w wierze : pielgrzymka do Polski 25-28 maja 2006 : Warszawa, Częstochowa, Kraków, Wadowice,… (2006) 1 copy
JESÚS DE NATZARET 1 copy
Teología e historia 1 copy
Liturgie et mission 1 copy
Europa 1 copy
Gesù di Nazaret 1 copy
DIOS ESTA CERCA 1 copy
Joy of Knowing Christ, The 1 copy
Summorum pontificum 1 copy
Spiritual Thoughts in First Year of His Papacy — Author — 1 copy
Politik und Erlösung : zum Verhältnis von Glaube, Rationalität und Irrationalem in der sogenannten Theologie der… (1986) 1 copy
Magnificat 1 copy
When God Answers 1 copy
Papal Departure 1 copy
Maria il si di Dio all'uomo 1 copy
Chemin de Croix au Colisée : Vendredi Saint 2005 Office des célébrations liturgiques du Souverain… (2006) 1 copy
Pradžioje Dievas sujūrė 1 copy
I dieci comandamenti 1 copy
Krizev pot 1 copy
Pri la kristano amo 1 copy
Storia e dogma 1 copy
Der Glaube der Kirche : ein theologisches Lesebuch aus Texten Joseph Ratzingers ; 1. September 2011 — Author — 1 copy
La interpretacion biblica en crisis: Problemas del fundamento y la orientacion de la exegesis ho 1 copy
El don de la vida 1 copy
Associated Works
The Columbia Reader on Lesbians & Gay Men in Media, Society, and Politics (1999) — Contributor — 79 copies
The Love Wins Companion: A Study Guide for Those Who Want to Go Deeper (2011) — Contributor — 77 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical name
- Pope Benedict XVI
- Legal name
- Ratzinger, Joseph Aloisius (birth name)
- Other names
- Ratzinger, Joseph
Benedict XVI - Birthdate
- 1927-04-16
- Date of death
- 2022-12-31
- Burial location
- St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- Germany (birth)
Vatican City - Birthplace
- Marktl, Bavaria, Germany
- Place of death
- Vatican City
- Places of residence
- Vatican City
- Education
- Ducal Georgianum, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (D.Th|1953)
Saint Michael Seminary (Traunstein ∙ Germany) - Occupations
- theologian
cleric
pope
professor - Relationships
- Ratzinger, Georg (brother)
Pope John Paul II (predecessor|1978-2005)
Pope Francis (successor|2013-) - Organizations
- University of Bonn
University of Münster
University of Tübingen
University of Regensburg
Roman Catholic Church (ordained 1951) - Awards and honors
- Bailiff Grand Cross of Honour and Devotion of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta (1999)
Members
Discussions
Post Benedict XVl in Christianity (April 19)
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI RIP in Catholic Tradition (February 2023)
BENEDICTUS PP XVI in Catholic Tradition (April 2014)
Benedict says God told him to resign in Catholic Tradition (August 2013)
Benedict XVI to resign? in Christianity (March 2013)
Pope Benedict Resigns! in Let's Talk Religion (March 2013)
Pope retires, citing 'frailty.' in Happy Heathens (February 2013)
Pope Resigns in Christianity (February 2013)
Ratzinger's fundamentalism in Let's Talk Religion (January 2013)
Pope Benedict's "October Surprise": Six new Red Hats for November Consistory in Catholic Tradition (November 2012)
"The Spirit of the Liturgy" by Cardinal Ratzinger discussion in Catholic Tradition (March 2010)
The Holy Father's birthday in Pope Benedict XVI (April 2008)
Reviews
Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to… by Pope Benedict XVI
I enjoyed this book, it made me think; there were some things which seemed a bit too obvious to me - but maybe it's because I was born in a Christian family and I was said some of these things since I was a baby. I need some time to think about this book now, but I am definitely going to read some other books by Pope Benedict one day.
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- Members
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- Popularity
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- Rating
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- Reviews
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- ISBNs
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